Car soap or shampoo will help dissolve dirt and road grime.\u00a0 It will also help reduce the number of swirls and scratches you inflict on your car during washing.\u00a0 But sometimes, I wash my car without soap.\u00a0 I use a rinseless wash product.<\/p>\n
Yes, you can wash your car without soap provided you use a rinseless wash or a waterless wash products.\u00a0 Don’t use just a bucket of water and a sponge because you’ll scratch your paint.<\/strong><\/p>\n We’ve been asked this question a few times.\u00a0 When we asked people why they don’t just go buy some soap the usual reasons given are…<\/p>\n A number of new products have become available over the last few years.\u00a0 They use the latest chemical technology to help you quickly and safely wash your car without soap.\u00a0 They are…<\/p>\n A power washer will get a lot of mud and heavy dirt off your car.\u00a0 But it won’t get all the dirt off.\u00a0 You will still see a lot of dirt once the car has dried.\u00a0 Buy a foam cannon and some snow foam soap and it will do a much better job.\u00a0 But to get a car fully clean you will need to do a full contact washing using microfiber wash mitts.<\/p>\n If you are thinking about buying a pressure washer I can safely say a pressure washer is worth the investment.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n FURTHER READING: Whats the FASTEST WAY to wash your car without scratching it?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If all you have is a bucket of clean water and a sponge or wash mitt then I don’t think it’s a good idea to wash your car because you could cause scratches and swirls.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Car shampoo provides lubrication that dissolves dirt and helps the wash mitt slide over the paint without scratching it.<\/p>\n You should use some rinseless wash in the bucket at a minimum.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A pressure washer will get some mud and heavy dirt off your car.\u00a0 But it won’t take all the dirt off.\u00a0 Use a foam cannon with snow foam shampoo to get more dirt off.<\/p>\n The dirt will come off easier if the car was waxed the last time it was washed.\u00a0 A simple spray wax is all you need.<\/p>\nReasons to wash your car without soap<\/h2>\n
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Car Shampoo Alternatives.<\/h2>\n
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Use a Power Washer<\/h2>\n
Can you use a wash mitt without soap?<\/h2>\n
Using a Pressure Washer<\/h2>\n